COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 浅 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 戋 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 浅 (qiǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
shallow
qiǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiǎn
浅
shallow
Common words
fū qiǎn
肤浅
skin-deep; superficial; shallow
gē qiǎn
搁浅
to be stranded (of ship); to run aground; fig. to run into difficulties and stop
qiǎn xiǎn
浅显
(of written or spoken material) easy to understand; accessible
shòu yì fěi qiǎn
受益匪浅
to benefit (from)
qiǎn
浅
shallow; light (color)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 浅
Say “qiǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 浅
Common words and phrases
fū qiǎn
skin-deep; superficial; shallow
gē qiǎn
to be stranded (of ship); to run aground; fig. to run into difficulties and stop
qiǎn xiǎn
(of written or spoken material) easy to understand; accessible
shòu yì fěi qiǎn
to benefit (from)
qiǎn
shallow; light (color)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“浅”。
Zhège zì shì “qiǎn”.
This character is “浅”.
我正在学习“浅”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qiǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “浅”.
请写一遍“浅”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qiǎn”.
Please write “浅” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 浅?
浅 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 浅 (qiǎn) mean?
浅 (qiǎn) means shallow.
What is the radical of 浅?
The radical of 浅 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.